| 1985 South American Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 12–15 September |
| Host city | Santiago,Chile |
| Venue | Estadio Nacional |
| Participation | 252 athletes from 11 nations |
The33rdSouth American Championships in Athletics were held at theEstadio Nacional inSantiago, Chile, between 12 and 15 September.
It was the first edition to feature women's10,000 metres event.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brazil (BRA) | 21 | 19 | 12 | 52 |
| 2 |  Chile (CHI) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 25 |
| 3 |  Argentina (ARG) | 7 | 7 | 4 | 18 |
| 4 |  Colombia (COL) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 |  Venezuela (VEN) | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
| 6 |  Panama (PAN) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Uruguay (URU) | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 8 |  Ecuador (ECU) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 9 |  Paraguay (PAR) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Peru (PER) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (10 entries) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 120 | |
Championships of theSouth American Athletics Confederation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior* |  | |
| Indoor | ||
| Under-23 | ||
| Under-20 | ||
| Under-18 | ||
| Race Walking | ||
| Cross Country | ||
* U = Unofficial Outdoor Championships · See also:Athletics at the South American Games | ||
